How to Get a Google Referral
So, how do you actually get to interview with Google's roles? The most important step you can take is getting an internal referral from a current e...
Stephen Cognetta
Guides Posts
Read our latest blog posts about Guides on Exponent.
The Top 8 Tech Companies to Intern at in 2022
Employees routinely say that the best places to work [https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/Best-Places-to-Work-LST_KQ0,19.htm] are some of the big tech ...
Anthony Pellegrino
How to Ace Facebook's Product Execution Interview
And if you're not interviewing, how to get better at defining the right metrics for your team
Alexis and Adrienne
Leveraging your PM Superpowers
In this article, I’ll discuss some of the more common PM superpowers and weaknesses, how to leverage them, and how to answer the common strength/we...
Jeff Lee
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Finding the Right Data Science Mentor [Checklist]
A great mentor will help you stay on track, make connections, and support you when making tough decisions. The case is clear - finding the right on...
Lindsey Parker
What is System Design in Technical Program Management?
System Design is one of the three main pieces of technical program management. What exactly is it? How do you prepare for system design interview q...
Anthony Pellegrino
Agile vs. Waterfall: Which Methodology is Right For Your Project?
Product managers, technical program managers, and software developers will need development methodologies like Agile or Waterfall to develop their ...
Anthony Pellegrino
Networking to grow your PM career
In this article, I'll discuss ways in which you can grow, maintain, and leverage your network to help you in your Product Management career!
Jeff Lee
What's It Take to Work at Google?
Getting hired at Google is as competitive as enrolling in the top Ivy League schools. So how can you stand out, what's it really take to work at Go...
Anthony Pellegrino
Ace the product management take-home assignment
In this article, I’ll discuss the overall strategy on how to tackle the PM interview take-home assignment so that you can progress further in your ...
Jeff Lee
The Complete Guide for Software Engineering Interview Questions
Exponent pools together our resources into this guide so you can build your confidence and smash that interview.
Michael Smit
What Does a Data Scientist Do?
Data scientist is the most in-demand job of the 21st century, but what exactly do they do all day? Let's find out.
Anthony Pellegrino
What Is The Role of a Technical Program Manager?
Technical program managers have a complex role, and it may not be clear to those that aren't familiar with the position. We sat down with Liana Gev...
Anthony Pellegrino
A Less Linear Approach to CIRCLES for Product Design Questions
Like all frameworks, CIRCLES is not a one-size-fits-all and should only be used in the proper context. In this article, we present you with a less ...
Edward Yu
Five Essential Skills for Product Marketing Managers
This article touches upon the skills required to be a Product Marketing Manager and how you can build them ahead of your interview and getting read...
Robin Bhaduri
How to Become an Associate Product Marketing Manager (APMM)
This article talks about what it takes to be an APMM. The APMM program provides the skills needed to become a world-class digital Marketer.
Robin Bhaduri
Top 40 Data Science Interview Questions and Answers (in 2024)
Learn the most commonly asked data science interview questions and answers, including statistics, ML coding, and SQL.
Exponent Team
How To Write A Product Marketing Manager (PMM) Cover Letter
Want to write a killer cover letter to get noticed by recruiters and land your dream product marketing manager role? Learn from Johna Seo, current ...
Johna Seo
How to Evaluate Startup Offers for Software Engineers
There's more to an offer than just the salary. This article aims to compile the most important factors into one easy-to-read resource for software ...
Michael Smit
Product Marketing vs. Product Management
So, what’s the difference between a Product Manager (PM) and a Product Marketing Manager (PMM)? In this article, we’ll highlight some of these simi...
Robin Bhaduri
Essential Skills Every Product Manager Should Have
Product managers come from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets. So what makes a great PM? In this article, we'll cover the fundamental skills e...
Jeff Lee
How to Transition from Consulting to PM
Learn how consultants, who want to get into tech, successfully transition into product management.
Kevin Wei
Remote Product Management: Setting Up The Right Remote Culture
For effective and sustainable remote working, setting up the right culture is paramount. We at Exponent wanted to share some of the best practices ...
Mitchell Kim
These 5 Coding Bootcamps Are Worth Considering
If you love development and you're ready to make a career change, attending a bootcamp could be your best option. But choosing the right one is a b...
Lindsey Parker
How To Break Into Product Marketing Management (PMM)
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll help to illuminate your path of breaking into product marketing management.
Clayton Pritchard
The 5 Best Data Science Bootcamps
Want to become a data scientist but not sure which bootcamp to choose from? We've got you covered with our list of the 5 best data science bootcamps.
Anthony Pellegrino
Should I Be A Consultant or A Product Manager?
Considering a career in management consulting or product management? Here's an overview of these two roles and what you should consider before deci...
Kevin Wei
Four Tools to Help Your New Remote Team Stay Productive
Working remotely for the first time? Here's a few tips from the Exponent team.
Jacob Simon
How To Write A Great Software Engineering Resume: The Ultimate Checklist
You've already done the hard part. We're here to help you create a resume that represents you well. We've culled thousands of SWE resumes to create...
Lindsey Parker
Transitioning From Data Analyst to Data Scientist
Thinking about making the leap from Data Analyst to Data Scientist? Both roles are built on the same foundation, but there’s more to data science t...
Lindsey Parker
How to Answer Senior PM Interview Questions With Your Own Structure
In our last post, we described some of the issues with structures and frameworks that interfere with answering interview questions at the level we ...
Matt Susskind
Why You Need to Move Beyond PM Interview Frameworks
Struggling to ace your senior PM interview? Looking to bring more of your depth and experience into your answer, but not sure how to fit it in?
Matt Susskind
Differences between PM (Product Manager) vs TPM (Technical Program Manager)
So, what’s the difference between a Product Manager (PM) and a Technical Program Manager (TPM)? In this article, we’ll illuminate some of these sim...
Ethan Harry
How to Prepare for Product Management (PM) Behavioral Interviews
Want to know all about answering behavioral interview questions for product management (PM) interviews? Learn from our very own Stephen Cognetta on...
Mitchell Kim
How to Manage Product Managers: Herding The Cat Herders
Managing a team of product managers is challenging–it’s like herding a bunch of cat herders. There is an art to managing PMs and the secret lies in...
Tzvika Barenholz
Consumer vs. Enterprise Product Management: The Complete Guide
Although product managers at consumer and enterprise companies have a title in common, the jobs themselves can vary drastically. So, how is product...
Rak Garg
Should you be a product manager or software engineer?
Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering.
Exponent Team
How To Transition from Software Engineer to Product Manager
So, are you a software engineer interested in becoming a product manager? Here's a definitive guide for your approaches and a step-by-step playbook...
Rak Garg
How to Evaluate Associate Product Manager (APM) Programs
Are you deciding between Associate Product Manager (APM) offers? Read this article on how to go about starting your product management (PM) career.
Rak Garg
How To Answer Product Management Interview Questions—Sachin Rekhi
In this post, Sachin Rekhi, founder and CEO of collaborative notes app Notejoy, gives a masterclass on answering the most commonly encountered inte...
Stephen Cognetta
How To Break Into Product Management—Sachin Rekhi
Sachin Rekhi is the founder and CEO of Notejoy, and a prolific blogger on product management. In this Path to PM post, Sachin and I discuss five pr...
Stephen Cognetta
The Four Skills of Product Management
PM roles vary a lot. But, what are the main skills every product manager must know? Beyond a few core competencies, most PM roles require a highly ...
Andrew Jones
How To Land a Product Management Job Straight Out of College
Breaking into product management straight out of college is challenging. Here’s my guide on how to best position yourself for a product management ...
Sushanth Raman
A Checklist For The Perfect Product Management Resume
After reviewing thousands of resumes at PMLesson, we've compiled a definitive checklist for what the best of them have in common. Run through this ...
Stephen Cognetta
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[Guide] Ace Your Product Sense Interviews
The key elements of product sense are empathy, domain knowledge, and creativity. Shreyas Doshi, product lead at Stripe, and I discuss how to improv...
Stephen Cognetta
Associate Product Manager Sample Resume
Here's a copy of my resume when I was accepted to the Google Associate Product Management (APM) program. This resume should be used as a sample res...
Stephen Cognetta